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Boeing 747-400F (747-409F)

B747-33738Stored

RegistrationCNB-18721

OperatorChina Airlines

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Boeing 747-400F (747-409F) in Everett. Currently in storage.

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Technical data

ManufacturerBoeing

Engines4×

PropulsionJet

Built inEverett, Washington (EE. UU.)

Country of registrationChina / Taiwán

OwnerChina Airlines

MSN33738

Hex / ICAO 24-bit899107

VerificationPending check against the official civil register

The model · Boeing 747

Figures for the 747-400 variant, the most representative of the family · it is 67% the length of a football pitch

Length70.7 m232 ft

Wingspan64.4 m211 ft

Height19.4 m64 ft

Range13,446 km7,260 NMWith a typical passenger load

Cruise speed903 km/h488 ktMach 0.85

Service ceiling13,700 m44,948 ftIt flies above Everest (1.5 times its height)

Maximum take-off weight396,893 kg874,998 lb

Maximum payload217,879 kg480,340 lbIts 416 passengers with baggage would weigh about 41.6 t; the rest is fuel and cargo

Typical capacity416 passengersUp to 660 in a high-density layout

Endurance14 h 53 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1969 (57 years ago) · About 1,574 units built · Production ended in 2023

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Aircraft chronology

Mar 31, 2014

Accident at Taipéi

On March 31, 2014, the Boeing 747 409F aircraft (registration B-18721), operated by China Airlines, was involved in an accident at Taipéi. Source: China Airlines.

Source: China Airlines

Apr 18, 2026

Incident at Whitehorse

On April 18, 2026, the Boeing 747 409F aircraft (registration B-18721), operated by China Airlines, was involved in an incident at Whitehorse. Source: China Airlines.

Source: China Airlines

May 2026

Placed in storage

In May 2026, the Boeing 747-409F aircraft (registration B-18721), operated by China Airlines, was placed in storage. Source: China Airlines.

Source: China Airlines

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BibTeX

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